Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
72°Ftypical April high
Typical range
April climate
April in Sulaymaniyah
Iraq · Middle East
Mild days with cool nights and plenty of sun.
One of the best months here
Comparatively rainy.
Daytime high
72°F
Lows around 49°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
11 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 10 wet days, more than in most months.
34%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
10.9 hApril sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryApril Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In April, afternoons feel about 68° and nights feel near 49°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
55%April Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in April.
4 mphApril Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical April day
April late afternoons are around 71°F, easing to about 65°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning65°F
Rain16%
Cloud41%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Midday71°F
Rain20%
Cloud47%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon71°F
Rain22%
Cloud49%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening64°F
Rain14%
Cloud43%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50 | 32 | 5.2 | 12 | 7.7 | 73 |
| Feb | 54 | 35 | 5.2 | 12 | 8.5 | 70 |
| Mar | 62 | 41 | 4.8 | 12 | 9.9 | 64 |
| Apr | 72 | 49 | 3.5 | 10 | 10.9 | 59 |
| May | 83 | 57 | 1.2 | 5 | 12.9 | 48 |
| Jun | 96 | 67 | 0.0 | 0 | 13.9 | 31 |
| Jul | 104 | 73 | 0.0 | 0 | 13.9 | 24 |
| Aug | 104 | 72 | 0.0 | 0 | 12.7 | 23 |
| Sep | 95 | 64 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.8 | 26 |
| Oct | 83 | 55 | 1.5 | 4 | 10.4 | 38 |
| Nov | 65 | 43 | 3.3 | 8 | 8.7 | 59 |
| Dec | 55 | 36 | 4.3 | 10 | 7.7 | 70 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 26, 2026
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